BALTIMORE — Ray Lewis is retired, Bernard Pollard is playing elsewhere, and Tom Brady won't have Ed Reed to kick around anymore.

Much like the Baltimore Ravens, the New England Patriots have also undergone a radical transformation since the teams met last January in the AFC title game. Brady's targets no longer include Aaron Hernandez, Wes Welker or Brandon Lloyd, and defensive tackle Vince Wilfork is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon.

Despite the absence of these key players, today's rematch between the Ravens and Patriots should have a familiar feel because both teams have plenty incentive.

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